Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — 04 December 2024: Global funding for drought resilience, land restoration and the fight against land degradation received a major boost on the second day of the sixteenth Conference of the Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16), with over $12 billion now pledged to these interrelated causes since COP16 in Riyadh began.
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H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Rumhy Recognized with 6th GPCA Legacy Award
Former Oman Oil Minister was honored in a special award ceremony on 2 December 2024 during the 18th Annual GPCA Forum in Muscat, Oman

Muscat, Oman, 3 December 2024 – H.E. Dr. Mohamed Hamed Al Rumhy, Minister of Oil & Gas (2020 – 1997) and Minister of Energy and Minerals, Oman (2022 – 2020), was recognized with the 6th GPCA Legacy Award “Al-Rowad” in a special award ceremony on 2 December 2024 during the 18th Annual GPCA Forum at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman.

The 2nd Edition of Japan Kyoto Trade Exhibition to be held from Feb 10-12, 2025 at DWTC, Dubai
- Dubai set to host 2nd edition of Japan Kyoto Trade Exhibition in February 2025
- Japanese Business Leaders Anticipate Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to Drive Business Expansion in the UAE
- 150 Top Brands Ready to Spotlight Japanese Innovation
- Second Edition of Exhibition Set to Attract 30,000 Visitors

United Arab Emirates- Dubai December 1st 2024: MAICO Enterprises Inc., a leading Japanese trade organisation, has announced the details of the Japan Kyoto Trade Exhibition 2025, an annual regular trade exhibition in Dubai aimed to strengthen bilateral trade ties between the UAE and Japan, driving economic growth and innovation in the region.
Continue reading The 2nd Edition of Japan Kyoto Trade Exhibition to be held from Feb 10-12, 2025 at DWTC, DubaiMEPRA Awards 2024: Showcasing Excellence in PR Strategy and Innovation
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – November 29, 2024: Honoring the standout achievements in PR and communications over the past year; the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) hosted its 16th award edition on November 28, 2024. Attended by over 550 guests, the event gathered 62 top agencies and professionals to contend for esteemed titles across 53 competitive categories, celebrating excellence and transformative impact in the industry.

Showcasing the finest achievements in the industry, the MEPRA Awards 2024 celebrated groundbreaking campaigns, agencies, and professionals who redefined excellence through innovation. With over 770 entries judged by an esteemed panel of 130 industry veterans, the awards spotlighted communication campaigns that excelled in concept, strategy, and impact.

2025 Best Companies for Women in Gulf study launched
Benchmarking study assesses companies based on diversity metrices and inclusive policies
Dubai, UAE – Nov, 2024: Avtar Group, a global leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) solutions, in partnership with Seramount, announced the launch of the second edition of the Best Companies for Women in Gulf (BCWG) study. This business-critical benchmarking initiative recognizes companies excelling in empowering gender diversity and inclusion in workplaces across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
